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Supporting Veterans And Helping Them Thrive

The Andrews Labor Government is looking for fresh ideas and new ways to honour, commemorate and remember Victoria’s veterans with the opening of a new round of grants.

Boosting Life-Saving Tech For Critically Ill Babies

Critically ill newborn babies and children will soon have access to better care through a groundbreaking medical device being developed by a local startup, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.

Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Begins

The legally required review of the first four years of the nation’s first voluntary assisted dying law has now begun, with a final report due by the end of 2024.

Two Decades Of Saving Ambulances For Those Most In Need

Ambulance Victoria’s massively expanded Secondary Triage service is now supporting more than 500 people every day get the appropriate care they need – freeing up hundreds of paramedics to care for the Victorians who need them the most.

Clawing Back Lost Entitlements For Victorian Workers

The Andrews Labor Government’s Wage Inspectorate has helped workers reclaim more than $1 million in unpaid long service leave entitlements over 12 months, holding unscrupulous employers to account.

Call To Honour Inspiring Aboriginal Victorians

The Andrews Labor Government is calling for nominations to recognise the outstanding work and achievements of Aboriginal Victorians, past and present, to celebrate their contributions to Victoria.

Supporting Women With Disabilities Into Secure Work

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting women with disabilities to secure work in the health, social and disability service sectors, recognising the wealth of lived experience women with disabilities can bring to these industries.

Biggest Milestone Yet As Trains Run Through Our Metro Tunnel

In its biggest milestone yet, the first test trains have entered the Metro Tunnel – as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with delivering the biggest rail project in Victoria since the City Loop a year ahead of schedule.

Melbourne Number One City For International Students

Melbourne is officially the best international student city in the country after the release of global rankings today highlighted our unmatched educational opportunities, affordability and cultural diversity.

Landmark Reforms To Reduce Gambling Related Harm

The Andrews Labor Government is introducing sweeping new reforms to protect Victorians from gambling harm – making the state’s gambling harm protections the strongest in Australia.

Backing More Creative Learning In The Classroom

The Andrews Labor Government is bringing the creative industries into more classrooms across Victoria, supporting artists and creative professionals to undertake residencies in schools across the state.